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Q: My mother is developing Alzheimer's disease. She's always been a sweet, caring and soft-spoken woman -- but she's becoming increasingly demanding and disagreeable. I know I'm supposed to honor my parent, and I really try. But what does "honor" mean in this situation?

Jim: My heart goes out to you. Caring for an aging loved one involves grace...Read more

Q: My daughter generally gets high grades in every subject except math. We're having a hard time understanding why. Could her problems with math be linked to some kind of learning disability?

Jim: This is a complex question. Some learning disabilities do involve difficulty understanding mathematical terms or concepts, decoding written word ...Read more

Q: I've been thinking a lot recently about what my wife does as a stay-at-home mom caring for two little kids. I know I'm prone to taking her for granted. I have to work full-time, but how can I help shoulder the load?

Jim: I'll never forget when my two now-adult sons were small. One evening when I got home from work, my frazzled wife, Jean, ...Read more

Q: I was devastated when my husband recently left me and moved in with another woman. My kids are confused because their dad has been lying to them about where he's living and the reasons for our separation. What can I tell them?

Jim: I'm very sorry to hear about your situation. While I can understand your desire to protect your kids' innocence...Read more